2000-Calorie High-Protein Vegan Meal Plan — 170 g (6.0 oz) Protein a Day
This is a 2000-calorie vegan day that delivers 170 g (6.0 oz) of protein — between 1.6 and 2.2 g per kilogram of body weight, the range research links to keeping and building muscle.
Every meal is built from real, accessible food: tofu, tempeh, lentils, TVP, legumes, quinoa, tahini and vegan protein powder. No exotic supplements, no two-hour cooking.
Who is this plan for?
This plan fits anyone whose calorie calculator result is around 2000 kcal a day — for example, maintenance at ~2000, or a cut for a larger or very active person. Your exact needs depend on age, height, weight and activity, not on weight alone.
- Range this plan covers: 1900–2100 kcal a day. Higher than that? Move up to the next plan.
- The plan's daily protein (170 g (6.0 oz)) sits inside the recommended 1.6–2.2 g per kg of body weight.
- Got a different number from the calculator? There's a full ladder of plans from 1200 to 2200 calories on the main meal plans page.
- Not sure how many calories you need? Start with the calorie calculator and the protein calculator.
A sample day — 2000 calories
| Meal | What you eat | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | 70 g (2.5 oz) oats + 35 g protein powder + soy milk + fruit Recipe idea: Overnight oats | 500 | 42 g |
| Snack | Large soy yogurt with edamame or a savory snack Recipe idea: 3 savory protein snacks · Edamame hummus | 230 | 20 g |
| Lunch | Big tofu and quinoa bowl with black beans and tahini Recipe idea: Vegan protein bowl · One-pot Mexican stew | 560 | 38 g |
| Post-workout | Protein shake with banana and a date Recipe idea: High-protein vegan mug cake | 280 | 25 g |
| Dinner | 120 g (4.2 oz) seitan, 120 g (4.2 oz) brown rice and pan-fried vegetables Recipe idea: Vegan seitan curry | 430 | 45 g |
| Daily total | 2000 | 170 g (6.0 oz) |
Values are rounded and based on the recipe data on this site plus standard values for raw ingredients. A 5% difference either way is normal and changes nothing.
Daily nutrition summary
| Value | Per day |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2000 |
| Protein | 170 g (6.0 oz) |
| Carbs (approx.) | 195 g (6.9 oz) |
| Fat (approx.) | 60 g (2.1 oz) |
| Protein per kg — 77 kg (169.8 lb) | 2.2 g |
| Protein per kg — 92 kg (202.8 lb) | 1.8 g |
| Protein per kg — 106 kg (233.7 lb) | 1.6 g |
The building blocks
- Tofu: about 12 g protein per 100 g (3.5 oz), cheap and versatile. 3 perfect tofu marinades make it something you actually crave.
- Tempeh: about 19 g protein per 100 g (3.5 oz), fermented and easy on the gut. See Tempeh “fish”.
- Lentils: about 25 g protein per 100 g (3.5 oz) dry, plus iron and fiber. Lentil soup and Quick Asian-style lentil stew.
- TVP: about 50 g (1.8 oz) protein per 100 g (3.5 oz) — the cheapest way to add protein without adding calories.
- Legumes and edamame: chickpeas, beans and edamame — Edamame hummus.
- Vegan protein powder: 20–35 g a day closes the gap without a fiber overload.
Swapping a meal without breaking the protein target
The rule is simple: swap protein for protein, gram for gram.
- 100 g (3.5 oz) tofu ≈ 60 g (2.1 oz) tempeh ≈ 25 g dry TVP ≈ 15 g protein powder.
- If a meal came out light on protein, add 100 g (3.5 oz) edamame or half a scoop of protein powder.
- If you went over on calories, cut oil or tahini before you touch the protein.
More make-ahead ideas: Three meals in a jar, One-pot Mexican stew and Vegan mac and cheese.
FAQ
Can I hit 170 g (6.0 oz) of protein without protein powder?
You can, but it takes planning: TVP, tempeh, seitan and legumes at every meal plus a protein snack. The downside is a very high fiber load that some people struggle with. Protein powder simply shortens the path.
How long until I see results?
Energy and satiety change within two to three weeks. Measurable body-composition change usually starts after 4–6 weeks of consistency plus strength training three times a week.
Does this work if I train in the morning?
Yes. Move the protein snack to right after training and leave everything else as is. The daily total is what matters.
What about a day with a meal out?
Keep the protein target and trim fat and carbs elsewhere in the day. One day changes nothing — two consistent weeks change a lot.
Want a plan built around you?
These plans are a solid starting point, but a real plan is built around your weight, training, schedule and food preferences. In my 1:1 coaching we build it together, including training and weekly follow-up.
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More plans in this series
- 1200-calorie vegan meal plan — 110 g (3.9 oz) protein
- 1400-calorie vegan meal plan — 125 g (4.4 oz) protein
- 1600-calorie vegan meal plan — 140 g (4.9 oz) protein
- 1800-calorie vegan meal plan — 155 g (5.5 oz) protein
- 2200-calorie vegan meal plan — 185 g (6.5 oz) protein
- All high-protein vegan meal plans
